PlayStation Store just updated

I just got home and updated the old PlayStation 3. The new store face-lift didn’t take that long. It was up and running within 10 minutes and I have to say it’s sure a lot zippier than the old one. That being said, it’s still a tad slow in some places.

When I was showing my roommate the deluge of songs in the American Idol game, it took a really long time to update the Pop song list. Elsewhere, I’ve learned to dread the little refresh sign, which means that the store is still loading on the system.

The interface is much easier to use. The already downloaded icons are marked with a red shopping back. There’s even a download list of recent items. (Yeah, mine is looking a little dated.)

This is what a PlayStation Store place holder looks like. It says “Missing Image.”

Overall, it’s a good move. I can find whatever I want. It definitely moves faster but compared to Xbox Live, the PlayStation Store, even in its shiny new form, has a long way to go. But this is a step in the right direction.